SUMMARY

Gann Academy, an innovative Jewish independent high school in Waltham, MA, seeks an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager (MCM) to lead the strategy and execution of all marketing and communications efforts. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional writer, proficient in digital and print marketing, keen eye for detail and design, and possess experience in customer acquisition. To be successful in this position, the MCM will either need to understand the dynamics of marketing for a Jewish pluralistic high school or be able to quickly learn the educational and Jewish content required to succeed. This position will support the development office and be a central hub for all internal and external communications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Team Management: Lead and manage the small Marketing Team, fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring clarity on goals and responsibilities, and providing guidance and support to achieve the department’s objectives.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Manage the marketing and communications calendar for the Admissions and Development and Events departments. 
• Content Creation and Writing: Quickly learn elements of the school program and be able to turn around excellent written and social media content.
• Digital and Print Marketing: Manage and implement all aspects of digital and traditional marketing, including email newsletters, social media, direct mail, handouts, posters, print invitations, and other print, graphic, or social media content.
• Email Marketing and Audience Segmentation: Oversee and implement all communications through Constant Contact, including developing, scheduling, and analyzing email campaigns. Build and manage segmented lists to ensure targeted, effective communication strategies that resonate with various audience groups.
• School Website: Implement all aspects of Gann’s website, including updates, optimization, and landing page content.
• Manage Constant Contact Database and Communications: Implement parent, student, alumni, and external newsletters, manage the Constant Contact database, and ensure high-quality content.
• Publications: Responsible for producing the annual Impact Report, Course Catalog, and other publications as needed.

The above responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities and duties.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Writing: Must be an excellent writer who can synthesize content from multiple sources quickly and effectively.
• Communications: Strong ability to communicate with school representatives, parents, students, alumni, donors, and business community representatives.
• People and Project Management Skills: Must have strong experience managing teams and excellent interpersonal skills.  
• Graphic Design: Exposure to Adobe Creative Suite tools (including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) and Canva
• Technical Skills: Experience with social media marketing and familiarity with online marketing strategies.
• Time Management: Must be responsive, flexible, and capable of meeting deadlines while producing high-quality work. Must be willing to work some nights and weekends.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Always seeking ways to expand current thinking, implement new ideas, and improve outcomes.
• Collaboration: Thrive in a fast-paced, lean team environment, contributing as needed to ensure success.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• B.A. degree in business, marketing, public relations, or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience in a non-profit environment. 
• Experience in content production, photography, and video is a plus
• Experience in educational or Jewish organizations is valued but not required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will supervise Marketing Team members

Language Skills

Must be proficient in English to carry out work as assigned.

TO APPLY

*Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a 1 to 2-page writing sample. Ideally, the writing sample should be related to educational marketing.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Competitive salaries
• Professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies -including sick time, paid vacation, personal days, and U.S. holidays, Gann employees get up to an additional 15 days off for Jewish Holidays, depending on the Jewish Calendar of the year
• Short Fridays
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan Match (403B) starting immediately!
• Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall complete with a fresh salad bar and multiple hot meal options
• Free parking!
• Fitness facilities for our faculty and staff
• Life Insurance
• Short - and Long-term disability

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation, including but not limited to computers, telephones, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, and reaching for files or supplies, occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common. May work in varied extreme outside weather conditions during special activities and fundraising events.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gann Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

ACCOMMODATION

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

About Gann Academy

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty made up of both Jewish and non-Jewish educators facilitate the student journey. We seek teachers who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally. In growing our department, we are particularly interested in expanding the diversity of voices in our literature faculty. We are also interested in candidates who can help the department envision opportunities for collaboration across the humanities.  BENEFITS Gann Academy is an independent high school in Waltham, MA that offers a competitive, and comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies – paid vacation, paid sick days, and roughly 20 additional paid days off - based on the Jewish calendar. It is truly a unique and generous benefits package offered only at Gann! Employer match Retirement (403B), and Health and Dental insurance, are just a few of t...he benefits offered to eligible employees upon day one of joining the Gann community. Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall complete with a fresh salad bar and hot bar. Gann offers an attractive physical environment with bright spaces, FREE parking, and extensive fitness facilities available for our faculty and staff. Gann celebrates a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals; Gann staff/faculty tout the support and teamwork of their colleagues as a highlight of their Gann experience and one in which Gann is different from any other school or community. Come find out for yourself!

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